2-Day Horsemanship/Trail Obstacle Competition

Springmaid Mountain Resort
Spruce Pine, NC

June 15 & 16, 2024

Event Details

Dates: June 15 & 16, 2024 (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM )
Location: Springmaid Mountain Resort - 2171 Henredon Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Event Type: Horsemanship/Trail Obstacle Competition

This is a NEW RPH event that we are very excited about! Day 1 will be a horsemanship clinic that is required for all who participate in the competition on day 2. Day 2 will be the obstacle competition on the trails. There will be 10 obstacles. This is NOT a timed event but there will be a time limit at each obstacle. Each obstacle will have a judge using a rubric (designed by Robbie) to determine success. Participants may bring more than 1 horse.

There will be three divisions for horses in the competition:
*First place prize in each division will be a belt buckle. Second place prize - TBD.

  • 2 to 3 year olds

  • 4 to 6 year olds

  • 7+ year olds

EVENT FORMAT

Saturday, June 15 - Horsemanship clinic for all participating in the competition (required).

Sunday, June 16 - Obstacle competition on the trails (10 obstacles)

Event Contact: Lee Hardin | Call/Text: 828-773-6075 | Email: RPH.LeeHardin@gmail.com

NOTE: All cabin reservations must be made with Springmaid Mountain. Please call 828-765-2353 or email info@springmaidmountain.com and ask to speak to Katie Carter to make reservations.

Additional Details

  • Limited to 12 Participants or 20 horses.
    *Registration will close when there are 12 participants or 20 horses.

  • Outdoor Arena

  • Please bring a bagged lunch.

  • Campsites Available

  • Cabin Rentals Available

  • Bottled Water Provided

  • Bathrooms/Showers available

Learn More About Springmaid Mountain Resort

Clinic Fees

  • Day 1 Participant Fee: $225 (paid to RPH)
    *A $75 deposit is required at registration to secure your spot.

  • Day 2 Participant Fee: $40 per ride

  • Facility Fee: $20 per day (paid to facility)

  • Audit Fee: No Charge!

  • Stall Fee: Inside Stalls - $25 per night, Outside Stalls - $15 per night (paid to facility)

 

Register Now!

Please complete and submit the form below to register to participate in this clinic. A $75 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot. You will be directed to payment options after submitting the form below.

Clinic FAQ’s

  • A participant will receive a full refund if cancellation is expressed 30 days prior to the said clinic (minus the non-refundable deposit).

    If a cancellation is received after the 30-day timeline, a refund will be refunded minus 25% of the balance owed, but not to include the non-refundable deposit.

    If a cancellation is received 7 days prior to the clinic, no money will be refunded.

  • A non-refundable deposit is due upon registration in order to secure your spot. The remaining clinic fee will be due 30 days prior to the clinic date.

  • Click here to be directed to our payment page. Scroll down and click on the the clinic(s) you are registered for, add the remaining balance to your cart, then complete the checkout process.

  • Yes, if you’d like to discuss getting on a payment plan for a clinic, please contact Lee Hardin at RPH.LeeHardin@gmail.com